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I've seen David Draiman sing live, he sounds just like you hear here. The man is a true vocalist. Sure raw, passionate, power. Just ❤

“Heavy metal singers can’t sing”........ David Draiman, “hold my beer”...... Amazing!!!!!

Am I the only person who gets teary eyed listening to this song?

This is a prophetic song written in 1963 about television and separation of people. It's now in full swing that's why it's this powerful. We are living the sound of silence. Always loved this song. It's absolutely beautiful

When he sings the lyrics "To the neon gods they made" I get CHILLS EVERYTIME.

The one time he legit could've turned the volume up without any consequences lol

Garfunkel once summed up the song’s meaning as “the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other.”

The respect and quiet during this song was unreal. He rocked his entire concert, but when he stepped up to sing this, everyone stopped, no more talking, and listened to his raw beauty. This man can scream rock, and then turn around and sing this. Real artistry and real music. Hands down, one of the best bands I’ve seen.

The lead Singer, is a Classically trained singer which allows him to do some things that some normal rock and metal singers cant do, which is why he's so great with Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence"

This dude said David Drahman looks like Howie Mandel 😭😭😭 💀

“Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence?It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia University. During freshman orientation, Art met a student from Buffalo named Sandy Greenberg, and they immediately bonded over their shared passion for literature and music. Art and Sandy became roommates and best friends. With the idealism of youth, they promised to be there for each other no matter what.Soon after starting college, Sandy was struck by tragedy. His vision became blurry and although doctors diagnosed it as temporary conjunctivitis, the problem grew worse. Finally after seeing a specialist, Sandy received the devastating news that severe glaucoma was destroying his optic nerves. The young man with such a bright future would soon be completely blind.Sandy was devastated and fell into a deep depression. He gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved back to Buffalo, where he worried about being a burden to his financially-struggling family. Consumed with shame and fear, Sandy cut off contact with his old friends, refusing to answer letters or return phone calls. Then suddenly, to Sandy’s shock, his buddy Art showed up at the front door. He was not going to allow his best friend to give up on life, so he bought a ticket and flew up to Buffalo unannounced. Art convinced Sandy to give college another go, and promised that he would be right by his side to make sure he didn’t fall - literally or figuratively.Art kept his promise, faithfully escorting Sandy around campus and effectively serving as his eyes. It was important to Art that even though Sandy had been plunged into a world of darkness, he should never feel alone. Art actually started calling himself “Darkness” to demonstrate his empathy with his friend. He’d say things like, “Darkness is going to read to you now.” Art organized his life around helping Sandy.One day, Art was guiding Sandy through crowded Grand Central Station when he suddenly said he had to go and left his friend alone and petrified. Sandy stumbled, bumped into people, and fell, cutting a gash in his shin. After a couple of hellish hours, Sandy finally got on the right subway train. After exiting the station at 116th street, Sandy bumped into someone who quickly apologized - and Sandy immediately recognized Art’s voice! Turned out his trusty friend had followed him the whole way home, making sure he was safe and giving him the priceless gift of independence. Sandy later said, “That moment was the spark that caused me to live a completely different life, without fear, without doubt. For that I am tremendously grateful to my friend.”Sandy graduated from Columbia and then earned graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He married his high school sweetheart and became an extremely successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. While at Oxford, Sandy got a call from Art. This time Art was the one who needed help. He’d formed a folk rock duo with his high school pal Paul Simon, and they desperately needed $400 to record their first album. Sandy and his wife Sue had literally $404 in their bank account, but without hesitation Sandy gave his old friend what he needed.Art and Paul's first album was not a success, but one of the songs, The Sounds of Silence, became a #1 hit a year later. The opening line echoed the way Sandy always greeted Art. Simon & Garfunkel went on to become one of the most beloved musical acts in history.The two Columbia graduates, each of whom has added so much to the world in his own way, are still best friends. Art Garfunkel said that when he became friends with Sandy, “my real life emerged. I became a better guy in my own eyes, and began to see who I was - somebody who gives to a friend.” Sandy describes himself as “the luckiest man in the world.”Adapted from Sandy Greenberg’s memoir: “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: How Daring Dreams and Unyielding Friendship Turned One Man’s Blindness into an Extraordinary Vision for Life." 8You and 7 others 5 Comments 1 Share Love Comment Share

This guy's voice... DAMN. His voice is spine tingling. Able to force that raw power of metal without being harsh... it's so good.

I won't lie, this song gives me violent chills everytime also thank you guys for the amount of likes, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! I hope yall have an amazing day/night

A few facts about David Draiman, Disturbed, and this song in general: -David (the singer) is classically trained in opera. That's why he sounds like a fucking angel. He is also the most mellow, humble guy you'll ever meet. -This song was originally written and performed by Simon and Garfunkel in 1966. Paul Simon went on record to say that he absolutely loved Disturbed's cover. -The Sound of Silence is about indifference, intolerance, and antipathy of people in general. It's first version (acoustic) on Simon and Garfunkel's debut album did poorly, but it was remixed into it's current version (electric guitar, drums, ect) and it became the number 1 single overnight. -Disturbed's songs fall into the Heavy Metal genre, and typically cover themes such as loss, struggles with drug addiction and depression, and civil rights. A good example of the latter would be Ten Thousand Fists.

God: David do you want a voice of an angel or demon. David: Yes.

Just love this song! Always brings me tears because of his voice and instruments playing. One of their best songs ever! Chills for sure!

“I’m scarred and waiting for the song to scare me.” Who hurt this man?

Now try ... Down with the sickness. Edit: my first comment to get 2k likes Ohhh...wah...ah..ah..ah

Legitimately one of the most beautiful well put together renditions of this song ever created.

One thing that says a lot is that Paul Simon loves and appreciates this cover of his song, and had even stated that Disturbed’s live cover of the song was a “really powerful performance”. And, it wasn’t just simply because his song was being covered, for this song was covered by someone else, and Simon wasn't really all that kicking on it. My own takeaway, when I first heard the cover -back when it was first released- I absolutely loved it, and thought it was the best cover version of this song. Even after all these years later, and having heard a bunch of other covers of this song, I still believe that Disturbed’s cover is the best one done of it, and still absolutely love it.

I'll be real. When I first heard this cover I got goosebumps and a tear in the eye. There's a gentle power in this song that is quite frankly lacking in most music today.

The original was a warning, but Disturbed's cover is anger when the warning was not heeded.

When they did this on Conan... chills. Love this version. Disturbed does some wonderful covers as well as great original songs.

I love watching people experience this song for the first time. This song builds the tension to “neon god they made.” Great reaction!

When he gets to "and the people bowed and prayed", it never fails to give me chills on the back of my neck and arms. This song is so powerful, especially with what's happening now.

Post Traumatic Metal Syndrome: Commonly affects headphone users, the only solution to combat this is to keep your volume down and stay alert!

this is one of those songs that touches your soul, whether Disturbed or Simon & Garfunkel, whoever sings it, it touches your soul...

David has such a powerful beautiful voice! Whenever he does a duet, he overpowers with his voice!

I love how he learned his lesson “I ain’t gonna turn it up”.... “might just turn it down” Edit: thanks for the likes! I ain’t ever get this type of reaction🤣🤣

Me: (Has heard this song before... multiple times..) Also me: *Chills the entire song**😅

For anyone who heard this song from Simon and Garfunkel before this version how shocked where you all when you realised how amazing disturbed covered this masterpiece of a song

Draiman clears two octaves in this song and never stresses his chords at all. He has such control that the vocal fry he does isn't harming his chords either. He has such a rich texture in his voice, this song never fails to give me chills and many times brings a tear or two but you need to crank it up.

David's vocals are no joke. As a metal "vocalist" it's hard to hit range and that nasty tone he has is great.

This man is channeling the anger, angst and anguish of a world that didn't listen and learn from the original version, released in the 60's. The planet is now reaping what we sowed with our greed and selfishness....silence.... A tour de force. I am a man who doesn't usually cry, but this song gets my cheeks wet every time. If it doesn't leave you drained and shaken to your soul, then you are a robot. Peace.

As metal fan followed disturbed I never expected it I never expected me to have new feelings on this song. His voice is almost to angelic. And perfect for the song much like Alice and chains with HURT this version is amazing

Your channel is just so good to watch. By far one of the best. You have great screen presence, and really command the video. Thx for all your hard work. Much appreciated.

>First REACTION to "Metal Music" >Not even one of their metal songs Good funny right there.

Goosebumps every single time I hear this song

I will NEVER forget the first time I heard this version. OMG I was literally blown away, and it still hits me every time I hear it. I just love seeing people's reaction to it when they hear it. The first time I heard it, I was driving and it was on the radio. I had to pull over just so I could concentrate on the voice and music. One of the handful of songs that gives me goosebumps!!

This song was talking about television in the sixties. Parents not paying attention to kids, zoned out. Paul had no idea how prophetic is was. We are now talking without speaking, staring at the neon light we made our God. We were warned and we are now in the sound of silence. Just look at me now, talking speaking without speaking... Truly prophetic

I love how the song written so long ago by Simon and Garfunkel has lyrics that so perfectly reflect society today. Talking about how “people talk without speaking”(texting), “people hear without listening” (fast paced living in one ear and out the other and don’t pay attention) “And the people bowed and scraped, to the neon God they made” (people being so attached to cellphones, tablets, etc.) And then for disturbed to so masterfully capture the emotion of the track. Amazing vocals and visuals. One of my favorite ever covers.

This version of the song is by far the best, actual chills when this man sings!

When people say Metal singers can’t sing, I always show them Disturbed. I show them the studio recording, and then the live versions. Draimen is one of VERY few singers who can sound exactly the same live as he does in a recording, and it’s because he never uses auto tune.

I love Disturbed, and definitely let his vocals speak for him.

Yo we straight up gave Him ptsd to any rock music 😂

This is one of the most beautiful vocals out there, he’s classically trained.

David has one of the most beautiful powerful voices ever. It’s haunting beautiful.

This song was from the 60's and the words" People talking without speaking" refers to people talking to each other without really talking like todays world where people always on the phone or other electronics talking to each other without speaking gave me chills

It's a Cover. One that one of the original artists was absolutely stunned by. In case you want to compare, listen to "Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. Disturbed made a completely different song out of this evergreen and i'm STILL happily singing it loud, proud and off tune when it plays in the radio.

Boss you ever heard the original? Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

Totally awesome channel! Much appreciated the honest listen to a fav band of mine, Disturbed! Love from Philly

So I stumbled upon your channel and have to say I enjoy your reaction vids. Thanks for keeping it 💯

Wonder if he understands how amazing those lyrics actually are. One of the best songs ever written, period.

PLEASE go back and listen to it on a LOUD volume it's extremely powerful and beautiful man. I was bummed you couldnt immerse yourself in it cause you were worried about them coming out hard.

Fully committed too man! I love your videos, nothing makes a better end of day than kicking back and joining your reactions ... keep it

Love how he was expecting some proper heavy metal turn, not realising its just gunna erupt with talent

In my opinion one of the strongest lines in the song is: "People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening,people writing songs that voices never share and no one dared disturbe the sound of silence." You just have to let that sink in for a while.

viewer: "this guy looks like Howie Mandell..." ... David Drahman: "Here, Hold my... OH-Wha-ah-ah-ah!!!!"

David Draiman is classically trained, and he sounds just like this live. It's amazing.

Bro my bad over here commenting on an old video but you the man! Love the reactions. Love to see it. Love to be here even although you did this video a year ago already. Love to be subscribed. Love you all in all brotha! Keep on keepin on! 💪🏼💪🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

david draiman is a vocal legend, honestly he could sing any song and i’d probably be a fan

I believe the live version on Conan is amazing especially since he was sick. It moved Paul Simon to tears.

To me this is the best song I've ever heard on this Earth. To take something from 1960s and to make it so real raw alive mysterious truth who can bring that in a song but David and Disturbed the band

As someone born and raised in Chicago, I'm always excited to see Disturbed getting love. They're amazing.

LayedBak: *pauses the video* Me: YOU DON'T DO THAT WITH THIS MASTERPIECE, MAAAAAAAN!

This rendition makes you listen to every word of the ingenius lyrics. David's voice is like there is both an angel and a demon inside him. His voice is super controlled and rich with vibrant tones and guttural growls, but it is also the visuals that make the video as compelling as it is. Even the lighting tells a story. It is now one of my favorite songs and, the more I hear it, the more depth I get out of it.

The pipes on this man never cease to amaze me, goddamn.

It's crazy how music can make you feel so much. Every few words he says sends chills up and down my arms and back. It's just insane. It fades away and then 5 seconds later comes back. That's how you know the music is good.

I’m not a metal fan AT ALL, but the way Disturbed does this is amazing

David Draiman is an incredible vocalist.

Disturbed did this cover so freaking WONDERFULLY. His voice never fails to summon chills in this song. It is so powerful.

I am sure Simon and Garfunkel would appreciate this rendition of their song. The ton of it and the ever increasing crescendo until the very end when it drops and goes soft once more.... epic. Also going to who the singer (David) reminded you of, he kinda reminds me of the ATF brother in law from Breaking Bad in this video.

Anyone else get goosebumps and chills everytime they listen to this song?

This song was played at my friend's funeral 2 years ago. Hacking into the schools Internet made us friends, our love for Disterbed made us an unbreakable duo. Sadly cancer took his away from all of us who loved him. I'm glad you liked this amazing cover they done, but I agree with others, try down with the sickness 😉.

You made me laugh so hard - you had no idea what was coming - I know the song from the old days, so I was more prepared. Listen again, it’d will give you shivers. Over a billion people can’t be wrong.

The live performance is even better, just amazing

straight fire song, and his vocals are so crazy.

Deal Or No Deal is the game show, Howie Mandel is who you were thinking of.

This is the perfect version of the song. Vocally and emotionally.

Your my favorite person on KZfaq. You give off an amazing vibe and your super chill. And the best reaction channel. And your super funny😂

You know how songs have that one line that gives you chills? That's this whole song.

When I die, I want this song played at my wake. As an aspie and introverted guy, this does resonate with me. It's so deep and powerful that I know what it's like to be taken for granted, ignored, disrespected, and underestimated. No shit !

I love that you have such a high diversity with music and love the reaction videos

Had the pleasure of seeing this live. 12000 people. Silent. Absolutely amazing. Chilling. Moving.

Disturbed is my favorite band. So much diversity, excellent covers, his voice is so versatile... You need to hear more of their music

I love how so many people go "No! Dave doesn't look like Howie" Which is hilarious as no one ever mentioned Howie Mandel yet *EVERYONE* knew exactly who he meant... Occams Razor would suggest Dave does look a bit like Howie.

Deal or no deal is the show! Love the reactions they seem genuine keep it up brother

So happy to see a young guy react to this song so well and actually get it, esp being from a genre that you wouldn't usually go for. It is deep! I hope you sat back and listened in its entirety, how it builds. The talent is off the scale. BTW check out what The Blacklist did with this track. Was the first place I heard it and it got me in the gut.

this is such an old song, how have you not heard it yet? its even in memes, its litterally EVERYWHERE.

Now you HAVE to react to Down With the Sickness by Disturbed! Someone gotta suggest it in his Pateron!! 😂

This song always gets me emotional. Especially on a down day like today

Even us that listen to metal, were surprised with this performance. Very very well done.

You thought they was gonna hit you with the "AWA AH AH AH"

You have to react to Disturbed- The Vengeful One, the music video specifically, it has a lot of good social commentary and says a lot about society

This version still gives me chills

Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and Disturbs version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like an emotional rollercoaster ride, slowly bringing us to the top, then quickly crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction!!! Please consider to also reacting to the a Capella group called Pentatonix's version, which is somewhere in the middle 😊 (love all 3 versions)

You should check out "The Vengeful One" by disturbed

Someone needs to set peeps straight... this song in the 60's was a warning... done now by Disturbed.... is pissed off that the warning was not heeded.... and this was about communications between people, cultures and races!! For the most part we can not talk one another... "Hello darkness my old friend"... and the things that have not been passed down from generation to generation are being lost...God forbid we should get out of lil bubble

David Draiman is a classically trained singer…. Over 30 years singing while being the most disciplined sober metal hardcore artist ….. ❤….. You should hear the late night show version …….AMAZING…..❤